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Limoniidae: Limonia nubeculosa
ESant
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Hello,

I photographed this fly in Bazzano (AQ), Italy on April 11th 2020. I think it is a Limoniidae, but is it possible to identify its genus or species from these photos?

Thank you in advance,
Emanuele
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Hello,

I was told that such leg bands indicate Limonia nubeculosa.
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Jürgen

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Thank you Juergen!
 
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I totally agree!
 
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